S.B. Order 27/2020
e.F.No. FS-13-01/2020-FS
Government of India
Ministry of Communication
Department of Posts
(FS Division)
Dak Bhawan,
New Delhi-110001
Dated :- 23/07/2020
To,
All Head of Circles/Regions,
Subject :- Regarding extension of MIS/SCSS/KVP/NSC/PPF schemes up to GDS Branch Post Office level through cheque.
Sir/Madam.
The references have been received in this office from time to time to provide MIS/SCSS/ NSC/KVP/PPF schemes in GDS Branch Post Offices. The matter has been examined in detail in the light of Rule 3 (a) of “Government Savings Promotion General Rules-2018” and the competent authority has accordingly decided to allow account opening for MIS/SCSS/ KVP/NSC/PPF schemes in GDS Branch Post Offices.
2. However, the process for necessary modification in RICT CBS application/Finacle may take time. So, in order to facilitate rural customers to open account under these schemes at the GDS Branch Post Offices, the following guidelines are issued for further necessary action, till the provisions are made available in DARPAN (RICT) CBS Application/Finacle.
i) Opening of MIS/SCSS/NSC/KVP/PPF account of any amount subject to minimum/ maximum limit, if any under each scheme and subsequent deposit in PPF account can be done at GDS Branch Post Offices through Cheque only (POSB Cheque/Bank Cheque).
ii) The process defined for acceptance of cheque and account opening through cheque in GDS Branch Post Offices vide SB Order 22/2020 dated 18.06.2020 should be followed.
iii) For opening of MIS/SCSS account in GDS Branch Post Office, the monthly/quarterly interest will be paid through respective customer’s PO Savings Account only. Likewise, in case of loan/withdrawal in PPF account, the same will be paid through respective customer’s PO Savings Account only.
iv) Respective account office will ensure the eligibility conditions/applicable limit of the schemes.
v) In case, form 15G/15H is submitted by SCSS depositor at GDS Branch Post Office, the GDS Branch Post Office will send the same to respective account office duly entered in BO Journal and BO Daily account on the same day.
vi) Account Office will ensure updation of Form 15G/15H on the day of receipt in Finacle.
3. It is requested to circulate these amendments to all concerned (including GDS Branch Post Offices) for information and guidance and necessary action.
4. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
(Devendra Sharma)
Assistant Director (SB)
